Our client is a leading independent property consultancy with a strong reputation across planning, development, specialist valuations, and transactional services throughout the UK. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in Scotland and Manchester, the business has built an exceptional legacy spanning more than 100 years.
The firm prides itself on a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, empowering teams to deliver tailored solutions that consistently exceed client expectations. With an ambitious five-year growth strategy in place, this is an exciting time to join a business that continues to evolve while maintaining a people-first approach.
The business places significant emphasis on professional development, collaboration, and individuality, creating an environment where employees are supported to thrive and progress their careers. The organisation is also strongly committed to diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business.
The Team
Planning is one of the largest and most established departments within the business and is recognised as one of the leading planning teams in the UK.
The Commercial Planning team advises a broad range of major developers, operators, financial institutions, and landowners across sectors including:
- Retail and leisure
- Industrial and logistics
- Data centres
- Life sciences and R&D
- Roadside services
- Town centre regeneration
The successful candidate will have exposure to a diverse range of high-profile commercial projects, with particular focus on retail and leisure, industrial and logistics, and data centres.
The team is led by six Partners and offers excellent long-term career progression, with a strong track record of developing talent from graduate through to Partner level.
The Opportunity
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a busy and growing commercial planning team. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple Partners across a broad variety of projects, gaining wide-ranging experience while also having the opportunity to develop sector specialisms.
The position offers regular direct exposure to clients, consultants, and local authorities, providing exceptional professional development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include:
- Supporting Partners in developing planning strategies and managing project programmes
- Preparing, reviewing, and coordinating planning applications, appeals, and representations
- Providing planning advice to clients and leading internal and external project meetings
- Building client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives across target sectors
- Assisting with fee proposals and project budget management
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
- Contributing to team innovation, including the integration of AI and new working practices as part of ongoing professional development initiatives
Candidate Requirements
The client is seeking a commercially minded planner with a strong focus on delivering excellent client service.
Applicants should ideally possess:
- RTPI and/or RICS (Planning & Development) qualification
- Experience within commercial planning environments
- Retail policy assessment experience (preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy during a significant period of growth and expansion.